23/09/2015

Two Arrested Over Murder Of Edward Gibson

Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Edward Gibson in west Belfast last October.

Mr Gibson, 28, died after being shot in the Clonfadden Crescent area.

A 56-year-old woman was arrested by police in Belfast. She is being detained at Musgrave Police Station.

Gardai arrested a 47-year old-man in Donegal on Wednesday. He is being questioned at Ballyshannon Garda Station.

PSNI investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Justyn Galloway, said: "Although one man has been charged with Edward Gibson's murder, this investigation is continuing. Our enquiries have led us to the Republic and we are working closely with colleagues in An Garda Siochana. I would continue to appeal to anyone with information about Mr Gibson’s murder to come forward to police."

(CD)

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